Postdoctoral Fellowship – Matrix-Variate Distributions

Application Deadline: 10 Jan 2027 - 23:59 (UTC) Country: Brazil Type of Contract: To be defined Job Status: Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Activities and context: The post-doctoral fellow will conduct research on the development of new classes of matrix-variate distributions and matrix-variate regression models, including theoretical studies, statistical inference methods, computational implementation, and applications to real data. The research is part of a FAPESP-funded Regular Research Grant and will be carried out within the Interinstitutional Graduate Program in Statistics (PIPGEs), under the supervision of Prof. Carlos Alberto Ribeiro Diniz. Mandatory requirements: PhD in Statistics or a related field, a strong background in Statistical Inference, and experience in developing regression models and estimation methods. Knowledge of matrix-variate distributions and experience in statistical programming, particularly in R, are required. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to conduct independent theoretical and methodological research and meet FAPESP's eligibility requirements for Post-Doctoral Fellowships ( https://fapesp.br/en/postdoc ). Desirable requirements: Experience in developing matrix-variate regression models, asymmetric matrix-variate distributions, and robust statistical models. Familiarity with maximum likelihood methods, EM/ECM algorithms, and simulation studies. Publications in international statistics journals, particularly those involving theoretical or methodological contributions, will be valued. How to apply: Applicants should submit a short CV in PDF format, following the FAPESP template , to dcad@ufscar.br , with the subject line “Postdoctoral Fellowship – Matrix-Variate Distributions”. Selection will be based on academic background, research experience, and the applicant's suitability for the proposed research activities. This opportunity is open to candidates of any nationality. The selected candidate will receive a FAPESP Post-Doctoral fellowship in the amount of R$ 12,570.00 monthly and a research contingency fund, equivalent to 10% of the annual value of the fellowship which should be spent on items directly related to the research activity. Where to apply Website: http://www.fapesp.br/oportunidades/10024 Additional Information Eligibility criteria Eligible destination country/ies for fellows: Brazil Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence: All Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies: All Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Departamento de Estatística, Universidade Federal de São Carlos (DEs-UFSCar) Country: Brazil State/Province: São Paulo City: São Carlos Contact State/Province: São Paulo City: São Paulo Website: http://www.fapesp.br/oportunidades/ Street: R. Pio XI, 1500 - Alto da Lapa Postal Code: 05468-901